Spellcheckers are useful, even essential. But don't rely on them exclusively.
Read MoreNotes from the London Book Fair 2016 #1
As usual, the London Book Fair was a mixture of information, inspiration, and exasperation!. Here are my notes from Day 1.
Read More7 Things that every serious blogger should do
If you're serious about blogging, here's a list of things you must do.
Read MoreThe joy of monochrome
Not everything in life is black and white -- but perhaps more of it should be.
Read MoreMonochrome pictures and the writer: a heads-up
Can taking monochrome photographs enhance a writer's creativity?
Read More4 things that writers must do
Here is a list of four things that I think you have to do in order to a writer. Well, I do anyway!
Read MoreA resource base and more for writers
A specialised writer's search engine, and a free novel organiser.
Read MoreTechnology at the London Book Fair 2016
The technology seminar programme at the London Book Fair has recently been announced.
Read MoreThe London Book Fair 2016
Only 6 weeks to go...
Read MoreAn experiment in creating a news feed on the Writers' Know-how website
Read all about it: my experiment is setting up a separate news feed.
Read MoreAre publishers starting to listen?
Welcome news on the publishing front.
Read MoreJohn Steinbeck's advice to writers
John Steinbeck on writing.
Read MoreHow I learnt to stop worrying and love the blog
How long should a blog post be?
Read MoreA laptop charging tip
An obvious sort of tip that may be beneficial nevertheless.
Read MoreThe Carrot2 Search Engine
The Carrot2 search engine can be a useful alternative to Google.
Read MoreWhat I've been reading
What I've been reading this week. It's not my usual reading tipple, and I've been thoroughly enjoying it! A good fiction book that I believe has something to teach humorists.
Read MoreGood reading for writers
Writers need to read good quality writing. Here's a website that provides just that.
Read More2 strategies and 6 online resources for finding the right words
If you want to make sure that you use the correct word more often than not, you gotta have a plan.
Read MoreQuick look: Publishing 101 by Jane Friedman
My thoughts on this book for would-be published authors, having read around a third of it up till now. Executive summary: so far so good.
Read MoreAn insane way to keep you focused
If you fond it difficult to stay focused on your writing, then maybe this is just the boot up the backside you need....
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